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HRES 229 109th Congress House

Supporting the people of the Togolese Republic in their desire for free, fair, and open elections and the establishment of a democratic, representative government.

Introduced: April 21, 2005 Introduced by: McCollum, Betty Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 26, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Apr 21, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 21, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 26, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the people of the Togolese Republic in their desire for free elections and a democratic government.

Calls on Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to encourage the Government of Togo and the Togolese people to seek a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government.

Recognizes the positive steps taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and encourages ECOWAS to continue monitoring and promoting democracy in Togo and in its other member countries.

Encourages the African Union, the international community, and recognized international organizations to monitor the presidential elections and post-election activities in Togo.

Requests the Department of State to determine the legitimacy of the April 2005 elections.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 229: Supporting the people of the Togolese Republic in their desire for free, fair, and open elections and the establishment of a democratic, representative government.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-229/
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"H. Res. 229: Supporting the people of the Togolese Republic in their desire for free, fair, and open elections and the establishment of a democratic, representative government.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-229/.
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H. Res. 229, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-229/.
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[H. Res. 229: Supporting the people of the Togolese Republic in their desire for free, fair, and open elections and the establishment of a democratic, representative government.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-229/)
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